U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra emerged from a meeting with Premier David Eby saying the two had a “great” conversation, but offered few substantive details. “I’m still smiling, and I think he is too,” Hoekstra told a group of reporters gathered outside the premier’s office on Tuesday (March 10) afternoon. Hoekstra requested the meeting, […]

June 6, 1940 – March 4, 2026 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Walter in Maple Ridge Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Eve, sons Bill (Jessica), Rob, Don (Cyndi). Walter’s greatest joy was his grandchildren Cameron, Makena, Cooper. Walter was born in Montreal, settling in Maple

As spring approaches, with potential for flooding, the City of Maple Ridge is hosting free Be Emergency Ready workshops. Spring brings the potential for rising river levels and flooding from snowmelts and heavy rain. The city is encouraging residents to get prepared by taking part in free workshops, offered at the Maple Ridge Public Library

The B.C. government says an acting merit commissioner will ensure the province’s public service employees “experience no service interruptions” while the role transitions to the Public Service Agency. The decision by the province to dissolve the merit commissioner’s independent office was revealed on Feb. 17 as part of B.C.’s Budget 2026. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey

The Abbotsford Canucks have signed former Robertson Cup champion Austin Brimmer to a one-year AHL contract for next season and he will join the team on a professional try-out agreement for the rest of this season. Brimmer, a 6-4 forward from Markham, Ont., recently completed his senior year with the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers